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 A Day in the Rainforest With a Scientist
Using the journal, spend a day with a research scientist in the rainforests of the Amazon.
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 Aerospace Careers
This site gives a glimpse into the world of aeronautics and the people behind the scenes.
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 Alan Shepard: World Book @ NASA for Students
Read about Alan Shepard, the first American to travel in space.
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 Astro-Venture
At this interactive site, students in grades 5-8 role-play NASA occupations as they search for and build a planet for human habitation.
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 Astronaut: World Book @ NASA for Students
In the United States, most astronauts work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Find out what they do.
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 Astronaut Selection and Training Facts
What is it like to train to be an astronaut?
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 Astronaut Selection Home Page
This online resource explains what it takes to become a NASA astronaut.
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 Behind the Scenes
Thousands of people across the United States support the nation's human spaceflight effort. Meet some of these people and learn what they do every day at NASA.
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 Career Resources From CORE
This site lists career-related videos and resources available for purchase from the Central Operation of Resources for Educators. Visit the CORE Web site for more information.
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 Careers
NASA is more than astronauts.
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 Case of the Great Space Exploration
New discoveries by NASA and a new vision for space exploration create excitement in the tree house, as the detectives set off to learn what it will take to become a space explorer. Join them as they head to Space Camp and NASA to find out if they truly have the "right stuff." Scroll to the 2004-2005 Season to find the guide and video segments related to the show.
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 Civil Service Job Qualifications
See qualifications for the following occupations: astronauts, engineers, administrative professionals, attorneys, scientists, engineers, medical doctors, pilots, clerks/assistants/secretaries, management, student programs and technicians.
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 CORE Module: Careers Subject Area Classroom Module
This module includes two videotapes and a CD-ROM that introduce careers at NASA.
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 Deep Impact Biographies
Meet the members of the Deep Impact mission team. Learn about how they decided they wanted a career in space and what they like to do when they aren't working on the Deep Impact mission.
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 Dryden Research Pilot Biographies
Learn about the research pilots that have flown at NASA's Dryden Research Center.
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 Earth Explorers Series
This series will introduce readers to NASA Earth Explorers, young and old, who have a variety of backgrounds and interests. Each article is written for three different reading levels: grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-adult.
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 Finding Beauty in the Universe
Beth A. Biller is an astronomer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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 Future Flight Design
Middle school students are invited to become NASA researchers designing the air transportation system of tomorrow. Two educator guides are available.
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 How Do You Become an Astronaut?
This site contains application forms, the vacancy announcement brochure, job descriptions and training information.
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 Mysteries of Microbes
Find archived Web events and biographies of astrobiologists on this site.
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 NASA Astronaut Biographies
The Astronaut Office of the Johnson Space Center prepares this information on space flight crews and candidates for future missions in NASA's space flight program.
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 NASA Jobs
Have you ever wondered how to apply for a job at NASA? Check for civil servant job vacancies, summer opportunities, contractor positions and job descriptions.
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 NASA Quest's Biography and Journal Locator
Browse the list of job titles and occupations to locate biographies and journals of NASA's men and women.
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 NASA Research Pilot Biographies
What does it take to be a test pilot? These biographies give a glimpse into the careers of NASA test pilots.
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 Profiles of Diversity
This Web site celebrates the diversity of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center's workforce and the unique capabilities of individuals who play a vital role within the Agency.
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 Sally Ride: World Book @ NASA for Students
Learn about Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel in space.
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 Space Exploration: World Book @ NASA for Students
Why do humans explore space? Read this article to find out!
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 Space Science Explorers Series
This series introduces NASA Space Science Explorers who have a variety of backgrounds and interests.
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 STS-118 Career Profiles
Learn about the people behind the STS-118 space shuttle mission.
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 Student Employment at NASA
Check out the student services section for information on NASA's recruitment schedule, helpful interview techniques, information on completing a resume, and much more.
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 Tech-Interns.Com
This site is an online clearinghouse for information regarding extracurricular study and employment in technical and scientific fields. The features of the site include not only a search engine for internship and co-op opportunities, but also links to many other helpful Web sites on internships, postgraduate employment, scholarships and financial aid.
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 Thoughts About Working for NASA
NASA employees have numerous reasons why they chose to work for NASA. This Web site shares some insights about what it is like to work in our nation's space program.
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 Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova: World Book @ NASA for Students
Learn about the first woman to travel in space.
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 Welcome to Space Place Live
Cartoon characters Kate and Carlos host their own talk show. Their guests are real scientists who work on really cool space and Earth missions. Join them, and find out what it’s like to work as a scientist, how they got started in science, and what they like to do for fun.
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 What Is Aeronautics?
Find out what scientists, engineers and technicians do in the field of aeronautics.
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NASA produces educator guides, bookmarks, hands-on activities and more. See what's available online for this subject.
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